Boss (tv program)

Actor Doug James of Park Ridge recently reappeared on the small screen in a May 6 episode of "Chicago P.D." Largely a voiceover actor for commercials, James has also played small roles in short films and television shows, including an eight episode run of the Chicago-based cable series "Boss," starring Kelsey Grammer, in 2011 and 2012, where he appeared as the mysterious "grey-haired man." When not working or auditioning, James performs with his band, Doug James and the Pocket. He recently answered a few questions for Pioneer Press.

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